cervical

adjective

cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: of or relating to a neck or cervix

Examples of cervical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Breast, cervical, and colon cancers all have relatively low-cost screenings that can detect cancers in their earlier stages, said Washington, the Fort Worth surgeon. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2024 The American Cancer Society recommends cervical cancer screenings starting at age 25. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cervical 

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Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cervical was in 1668

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“Cervical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cervical. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

cervical

adjective
cer·​vi·​cal ˈsər-vi-kəl How to pronounce cervical (audio)
: of or relating to a neck or cervix

Medical Definition

cervical

adjective
cer·​vi·​cal
ˈsər-vi-kəl, British usually sər-ˈvī-kəl
: of or relating to a neck or cervix
cervical cancer

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